The U.S. Faces Challenges in Conscription, Defense Minister Says Young People's Physical and Intellectual Standards Fall Short

It's too hard to conscript, US defense minister complains: many American young people are too fat and too dumb.

On December 18, the US defense minister said that the number of soldiers recruited by the military has reached a record high, but he also admitted that there are some obstacles in current conscription. He said that many American young people are too fat, too dumb, or have criminal records, and are not suitable for military service. The Department of Homeland Security also faces this issue, as new employees do not meet physical fitness requirements, making it difficult for the department to achieve its hiring goals. (Beijing News)

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